An exhibition titled “Exotic Turkish Bazaar” opened Wednesday in the Japanese city of Nagoya. Hosted by the Turkish Embassy, it is being held in a local shopping mall. Its inauguration was attended by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics may allow foreign fans; there will be rules
TOKYO (AP) — Next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics — if they happen — will be like no other, particularly for non-Japanese fans if they are allowed to enter in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
12-meter-tall Xmas tree lit up at Nagoya Station to offer hope amid pandemic
NAGOYA -- A 12-meter-tall Christmas tree set up at the entrance of JR Gate Tower at JR Nagoya Station in this central Japan city was lit up on Nov. 11 ... ( read original story ...)
I quarantined in Beijing, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Here’s what I learned
I've spent nearly one-third of them in quarantine. I started in Beijing and have journeyed to Hong Kong and now Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Athletes arriving for Tokyo Olympics do not have to isolate for 14 days, organisers say
Athletes who arrive in Japan to participate in the Tokyo Olympics will not have to isolate for the required 14 days after arrival, Olympic organisers said on Thursday. The 2020 Games were delayed by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Suga speaks with Biden, confirms importance of Japan-U.S. ties
China's growing military and economic assertiveness serves as a backdrop for Japan's hopes to see Biden's presidency restore a strong U.S.-Japan alliance. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga to host Australian PM in first visit by foreign leader
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will travel to Tokyo next week to meet his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga against the backdrop of increasing tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s Lawsuit Against Carlos Ghosn to Get First Hearing
The first hearing for Nissan Motor Co.’s lawsuit against Carlos Ghosn is scheduled to take place in Yokohama on Friday, part of the Japanese automaker’s efforts to claim 10 billion yen ($95 million) ... ( read original story ...)
Ravena surge not enough for San-En NeoPhoenix, falls to Osaka
En NeoPhoenix was not enough after they fell to Osaka Evessa, 84-85, in his first home game of the season on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders fall, casting doubt on capital spending recovery
Japan's core machinery orders fell for the first time in three months in September, dashing hopes the economy would quickly overcome the devastation caused by the COVID-19 crisis. ( read original story ...)
U.S. President-Elect Biden Holds Phone Calls With Australia, Japan, South Korea Leaders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has held separate congratulatory phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea, his transition office said on Wednesday. All ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga, U.S. President-elect Biden phone talks start: Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President-elect Joe Biden have started their phone talks, Kyodo reported on Thursday. (Reporting by Chang-Ran Kim ... ( read original story ...)
Twitter brings its Stories feature, Fleets, to Japan
Japan generated $132.4 million in revenue, coming in second behind the U.S.'s $512.6 million. Twitter can be experimental when it comes to new features --- it even once developed a new way to manage ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic leaders raise hopes for safe Tokyo Games with fans
Encouraged by progress this week in finding a COVID-19 vaccine and staging sports events in Japan, the IOC is getting “more and more confident” that next year's ... ( read original story ...)
IOC’s Bach in Tokyo next week for talks with Games organisers
President Thomas Bach will be in Tokyo for three days next week to review preparations for the postponed 2020 Olympics and back organisers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Bach told a news ... ( read original story ...)
NBA to cut season to allow players to compete in Tokyo: IOC
Team owners and the NBA players' association have agreed on a shortened season to allow players from the world's best league to compete in next year's Tokyo Olympic Games, International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)